Meat BBQ

When I tell you this is some of THE best BBQ I've ever had....I mean it. And I have it everywhere, Texas, KC, Tennessee, everywhere. This place is up at the top. We got the brisket meat plate. Smoked Wings meat plate and the 1/2 rack pork spare ribs meat plate. EVERYTHING was amazing. Even the sides. Brisket was perfect, great smoke flavor ( even nicer smoke ring ) tender, juicy. Wings had great smoke flavor, nice and perfectly crispy but not burnt, juicy and flavorful. The ribs were top notch!! Great crust from the rub, also perfect smoke flavor, not dry but not fall off the bone ( aka over cooked in my opinion) get that perfect bite. The mac n cheese was REALLY good, had a little kick to it which I loved, but not over powering. The beans had a perfect balance of sweet and smoky flavor. And if all of that isn't enough, the atmosphere and location is the cherry on top. Lots of stuff to do close by even if you have a wait. We will be back....SEVERAL TIMES.....SOON.

That place was awesome the first time I went! The old-school rock tapestries and concert posters were killer. The staff was super chill and our food came out perfect; it was amazing! We got a sampler platter and it was the best thing ever! I had such a blast! I'd totally recommend it to everyone I know!

Sat at the bar and had amazing service from the bartender, she made a lovely lavender lemonade cocktail. We ordered pulled pork, wings, french fries, mac n cheese, bbq pit beans, and spicy creamed corn. It was a lot of food for two people, but we wanted to try multiple sides. The spicy creamed corn lived up to its name, and the mac n cheese might be my favorite - next to the fries. I really loved the pork too, tried it with every sauce - a must. Wings were good but a tad chewy, I would like to try the brisket and the ribs next time. Everything was great down to the cornbread, will be back for more.

From the moment I walked into Meat BBQ in Old Town Lansing, I knew I was in for something special. The vibe instantly hits you—walls decked out with Star Wars memorabilia and rock ‘n’ roll flair, giving it a cozy but electric energy. I’ve been to BBQ joints across the country, but this place honestly ranks at the top. I ordered the meat platter with an extra helping of their famously lean brisket—yes, lean brisket! As someone who avoids fatty cuts, this was a game-changer. Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly smoked. We also dove into mac & cheese, jalapeño coleslaw, and a plate of fries smothered in pulled pork, bacon, gravy, and cheese. Every bite was heaven. The mac & cheese especially stood out—creamy and rich without being overbearing. The service deserves its own shoutout. Brett and Olivia went above and beyond—super friendly, answered all my curious questions, and made killer suggestions. It’s clear they’re passionate about the place and know the menu inside and out. We were so impressed, we went back the same week—and the second visit was just as spectacular. It's rare to find a place that nails food, service, and atmosphere so completely. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this spot is absolutely worth the stop.

Still deserves 5 stars but I cant help but think the Rueben deserves smoked pastrami rather than pork belly. It's just missing that signature flavor. Egg rolls were fun. Mac & Cheese will be repeat order Pulled pork was solid The Death Metal sauce needs to be tossed. It's just not good at all

Best BBQ I've had in Michigan! Love the turkey, brisket, sausage and the each cobbler! Great place to meet up with friends or family for good food and a fun atmosphere. The service is great, the staff is friendly and helpful. great drink & beer selection to enjoy as well. Great Bloody Mary! Highly recommend!

This is the best barbecue restaurant that I have ever been to….. Truly, this is the best place that serves brisket I have ever been to the atmosphere is absolutely amazing Brett you once again have the most phenomenal suggestions on food and drink. Your service is top-notch. The atmosphere is top-notch. The food is top-notch. It shows that you have employees that care about what they do and their interaction with the customers I will continue to adjust this place to everybody that I know the crazy thing is is that anytime I bring it up? Everybody goes here. I find it hard to eat brisket because I don’t like fatty meat. They have a lean portion. This is the only place where I’ve ever seen a lien portion. I waited to do this review because I wanted to see if my opinion was gonna change I absolutely love this place. Top down atmosphere service and food were all top-notch price was very reasonable. Quality was beyond imagine. I want to give a shout out to Olivia and Brett they were great advocates and stewards of this restaurant. I had a lot of annoying questions and I know I usually do, but they were very knowledgeable about the history of the restaurant the atmosphere of the restaurant in extremely knowledgeable about the suggestions that they were making. We got the meat platter with the addition of a second helping of brisket. The coleslaw and mac & cheese was great. We also got the fries, covered in gravy with pulled pork, bacon and cheese. The atmosphere is A combination of hard rock in Star Wars litter, the walls and the ceilings of this little restaurant. It’s absolutely an amazing intricate atmosphere with little things hidden all over the place. we went back twice to see if the experience was the same. The second time was even as good as the first. I started talking about this place to people at work. It is a well-known restaurant in old town. Lansing Guy Fieri even spent a little bit of time there. and has recognized this restaurant. I don’t give five star ratings very often but I will give a five star rating to this wonderful place.

I really love the vibe here and taste of music! Couldn't help sipping a beer in this mood :) Meats and fries taste super good. The portion is ptetty big, so needa togo box, with which we can bring some sources too!

First time customer, went with someone who has been there 3-4 times for the barbecue brisket. I give it 5 stars. The food the service and the atmosphere/vibe was very cool. The bridcuit was sooooooo amazing. Reasonable prices but worth it. We drove 3n half hours to get there. Tony would have loved this place. They have tons of records n band posters and memoribilia hanging up in bar/restaurant; It s way cool. I wonder if they wanna purchase more band memorabilia. I give the place 5 stars. From Cindy Armour.

I had dinner here while in town with coworkers and it was okay. I ordered the nachos, the sizing was pretty big. The nachos themselves were okay, but you could tell it had been sitting there for a bit while everyone else meals were being prepared. My fellow coworker told me her meal wasn't even warm anymore when she received it. I'd be willing to give this place another try with a smaller group and ordering a different item.

Cute little neighborhood. Ambiance was great. Staff was friendly. Food was delicious.

Very plaisant waitress, the place is very spacious with its own theme, it resembles a place you would want to have some good bbq at. Comes to find out I have visited this venue before, long time ago. LoL. (0:

OMG! What a fine! I got introduced to this place and I don't think I'll ever be able to forget it. I am so bummed that I don't live around here, because this would for sure be a staple. Honorable mention to the creamed corn and corn bread. Also the sauces are a must! I asked for the spiciest one and mixed it with a mild one and it was PERFECT. The pulled pork was super yummy. The service was great too! If you're considering going, you simply must.

Really loved this place. In town by myself and so sat at the bar. Service was great. Autumn the bartender was great with different recommendations as it was my first time in. Went with the meat plate: lean brisket, broccoli side, mashed potatoes and corn bread. All of it was great. The broccoli side was the main recommendation as a favorite side and it didn't disappoint. Meat was great especially with the mustard BBQ and coffee BBQ sauces. The space itself was very inviting. Punk aesthetic with music that brought me back to my late teens and early twenties. Keep up the great work here!

The food was delicious. From meat mountain to fries to Mac and cheese. No complaints if you are a meat eater this is your place. If not maybe try somewhere else. The service was excellent. The vibe I loved it heavy metal, Star Wars and craft beer. A must try. I will be back.

I stopped by here for lunch after getting local recommendations and seeing the reviews. I had a brief wait to be seated. I ordered the lean brisket with cornbread and 2 sides which were the macaroni and cheese and pit beans. The brisket comes naked, was made perfectly and was excellent. The macaroni and cheese was lumpy and average along with the pit beans tasting more like chili. The cornbread was fine. None of the 6 sauces available knocked it out of the park. The best one was probably the hot garlic. Flat top open seating with a full bar. Service was pleasant but uninspired. Cleaning the table tops between patrons were done haphazardly by slapping the food/debris on the tabletop with a towel onto the floor. No "thanks for coming in" by the unfocused employee by the hostess stand when exiting. Wifi password available. Competitive prices. Paid and limited street parking. Even though the lean brisket was great the rest of the sides, service and lack of cleanliness would not have me coming back.

Best burger ever. So good. Place was packed. Not a fan of the rest of the food and staff dresses pretty sleazy for my taste.

Oh gosh. If you're a meat eater you really need to give this place a try. It's been a while since I've visited but the ambiance was fun. I mean with a name like Meat how can you not sense the fun in that? Great service. Amazing food.

Meat BBQ is one of the best reasons to live in the greater Lansing area. If this place isn't on your BBQ bucket list, you should become a vegan. I honestly can't tell you much about their menu because as many times as I've been here, I ALWAYS get the nachos off the appetizer menu. Brisket, pork and bacon??? On chips??? With cheese??? Throw on their signature sauces and that alone gets a 5 star from me. The waitstaff is polite and fast. Even on their busiest nights, there's not much of a wait time. The menu isn't huge which means they picked a handful of things to do really really well. The inside is pretty cool. An eclectic kinda rock n roll vibe seems to make the beers go down a little easier. Think I'm making it up?? Try it!! Parking can be a little tricky though. Parallel parking out front is hard to find because of a few other really good restaurants in the same couple blocks. Just south of Meat BBQ at the traffic light is a city lot with one of the pay app setups. Pretty easy to do, and keep it on your phone for when you come back. If not for BBQ, then maybe for another restaurant. No doubt I'm coming back over and over until my doctor says to stop. See you there.

This place was pretty good! The meat was really tasty, but I don't think I'm a Reuben fan. I feel like a real Reuben fan would've loved the Reuben I got. I think next time I'll get something a little less fatty. The bruschetta was like mini baked potatoes covered in chili. I'm definitely coming back, but I'll try other dishes because I felt like I just didn't order the right dishes for me. The servers there were extremely nice and the ambiance is like a backcountry cabin. 8/10. Great job y'all!

Holy brisket. We asked for fatty and they hooked us up! The flavor was outstanding. I'd come back just for this any day. Good Mac & cheese, which iMO is rare. Most mac isn't nearly cheesy enough or it's dry or tasteless or watery or the cheese is some plastic-y processed velveeta style nonsense... maybe that's your thing, but if so, maybe this Mac will change your mind! I like the corkscrew pasta instead of shells, too. Nice touch. Tasty cornbread. Wish we had ordered more to take home! Coleslaw was refreshing and tangy! We ordered the wings as well, which were a little spicy for this spice wuss, but totally delicious all the same. The eggrolls were the only miss for us, which is a pretty good ratio, I say! Geeky decor all over, super fun to look at. Walk around and check it all out! Big space, lots of seating, on a cute block with a fabulous coffee shop, a great nerdy store, and a soft serve shop around the corner! You could spend all day here having the foodie time of your life. We did ask our waiter if it was possible to order the pastrami a la carte (they serve a pastrami sandwich and my partner is a pastrami fiend!), but the kitchen said no for some reason... so we just have to come back to try that sandwich next time! Staff was super friendly, very helpful with recommendations and snazzily dressed! What more could you want in a bbq joint??

Small barbecue spot with big taste. We had brisket and cornbread. So good! The brisket was tender with really good flavor. The cornbread was like eating moist cake. Not too moist, just right. Fell apart in your mouth. They seem to have a lot of take-out. So if you can't get a seat, just order to go. Don't miss out.

Your typical BBQ spot. It's a big space decided in several sections. Music is usually heavy metal, primarily Iron Maiden. Lots of artists work decorate the walls. We stopped for lunch and there were few people grabbing food as well. Service was friendly and fast. Place was clean and entertaining to take in the art on walls. Food came out fast from time of order. There are trays with about six different BBQ sauces and ketchup on every table. It was good, nothing memorable to go back for.

We had so much fun here with a group of five of us on a random Saturday. Get there early because it is clearly a popular place (deservedly so). Our food was fantastic... the ribs, brisket, nachos and sausage were amazing. Don't forget to ask about their special sauces - cherry Vernors and Asian BBQ were both of our favorites. The sides were great as well... BBQ beans and Mac and Cheese were our favorites, the coleslaw was not worth trying though. Be sure to walk around and check kit the amazing star wars artwork, the walls have so many amazing nuggets to look at. This was a great experience. We can't wait to eat here again.

Damm you Meat, you have ruined BBQ for our family. In our travels around the country we have tried to find great BBQ and nothing can compare or really come close. This is a jewel of a restaurant that we have in our town. The brisket is just phenomenal. Off the charts good. The spare ribs are about in the same category. The Texas hot like is also excellent as is the smoked turkey. You really can't go wrong with much on the menu. Beans and spicy slaw are my go to sides. My fam also loves the fries and the brisket Mac and cheese with massive chucks of brisket in it. They also have a great bar and beer menu. The restaurant has been expanded quite a bit over the years and with the size now it's usually not an issue to get a table. Service has always been very friendly and reasonable quick unless they are super packed. If you're considering trying it, do your self a huge favor and do it.

I've been to Meat BBQ many times now, I've just forgotten to take pictures of all my meals before eating them because it's so. Freaking. Good. If you want my personal recommendations, the trailer park bruschetta is absolutely delicious. The ribs were nice and tender and the brisket and pulled pork are simply outstanding, you can't go wrong. I also highly recommend their Mac n cheese and or fries. The coleslaw and mashed potatoes aren't anything special, but you can try that for yourself if you'd like. The sandwiches are also delicious and you can't go wrong. Favorite sauce? The black magic, the spicy garlic, and the jazzy traditional BBQ

I came here with a couple friends and we had an overall positive experience for lunch! The pulled pork was amazing: it was melt-in-your -mouth tender and delicious. The brisket (fatty cut), on the other hand, was much fattier than others I've ordered from other restaurants...so that was kind of disappointing. As for sides, the mac & cheese was good, but nothing extraordinary. Pretty run of the mill. I did enjoy the creamed corn, which had a bit of a kick and was rich, creamy, and delicious. The corn bread was baked perfectly and wasn't dry at all. Service was good, they gave us a new menu (which was a QR code on a sheet) because the one on our table was dirty. The ambiance was nice - the weather was nice enough for us to eat outside, which was a nice space for conversation and hanging out.

We went to Meat BBQ after a certain Vietnamese/BBQ place a couple of blocks away decided to reduce their opening hours and neither Yelp nor Google had updated the hours yet. We were a bit dejected after not having the opportunity to eat our first choice, but after going to Meat BBQ, we forgot all about it. Pork Belly Reuben ($14.95) - The sandwiches come with either fries or slaw - we went with the fries. These were normal, thinner, food service fries, crisped well, with a fluffy interior and generously seasoned with salt and pepper. The sandwich has a slice of fatty pork belly on top of a lean brisket, covered with a nice 1000 Island type sauce, and on top of a perfectly portioned amount of tangy sauerkraut. Everything is served on a crispy cheese crusted, upside down pumpernickel bun. The flavor and textures meld together perfectly. This was a great sandwich. Beef Brisket (Fatty) Meat Plate ($19.95) - This was a thick sliced piece, half consisting of perfectly juicy, tender, and fatty brisket, combined with a more lean, but still delicious brisket. This is some of the best brisket I've had in Michigan. Still, there are some things that could be improved - the smoke ring wasn't the best I've seen and the smokiness was a bit muted. The plate comes with a piece of corn bread and two sides. We chose the Mac and Cheese and the Spicy Cream Corn. The former is a decadently creamy and cheesy sauce mixed with cavatappi. The latter is a really nice peppery and spicy thick cream sauce with corn. The corn bread was cold to the touch - like it came straight out of the fridge. It was soft and moist and quite sweet. Not my favorite corn bread, but still a good complement. There are several sauces available at the table with a card explaining the flavor profile and ingredients. There are several more upon special request as well if you would like (including one that is extremely spicy). Our favorite was the Black Magic. The Vin #666 tastes quite comparable to an Eastern NC-style vinegar mop, possibly with a bit more sugar and a bit more of the acidity coming from hot sauce rather than apple cider vinegar. We were so impressed with the Vin #666 that we actually went back to Meat BBQ a couple of days later to try the pulled pork: Pulled Pork Meat Place ($17.95) - I was very impressed with the pulled pork - they pre-sauce the meat with just enough Vinn #666 to give additional moistness and flavor to the meat, just like how a place in NC would do it. There were fatty bits mixed up with leaner bits and a nice smoke ring - really the only thing missing is a bit of crispy pork skin for textural contrast, but that's hard to get outside of whole hog bbq. This is honestly the best pulled pork I've had outside of North Carolina. The sides this time were the BBQ Pit Beans and the Smoked Broccoli Salad. The beans are mixed with beef and aren't anything particularly special but delicious nonetheless. The broccoli salad has slightly smoky broccoli, shredded cheddar, tomato, onion, carrot, and sunflower seeds mixed in a slightly sweet mayo-like dressing. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Lansing.

This place is located on a cute little strip. Was visiting the area from Atlanta with my boyfriend and wanted to try something good to eat. This was the perfect little stop for bbq. We ordered a platter of food that included Pork Ribs , Beef Brisket (Lean or Fatty), Smoked Chicken Wings & Smoked Turkey. All the meat was delicious. Ribs were tender and seasoned well. The brisket was so tender it fell apart when picked up and it melted in your mouth as you chewed it. The wings were season and smoked to perfection. Turkey was my least favorite but it was still okay. In my opinion you don't need sauce for the meat selections but I did give them a try. They were not labeled at all so I'll try my best to describe. I tried what seemed like a buffalo sauce on the wings and it was mildly spicy with great flavor. There were also two other sauces that were fairly sweet. I combined them with the buffalo sauce to make a mixture that was sweet and spicy. For sides we ordered Mac-N-Cheese , Mashed Potatoes, BBQ Baked Beans & Broccoli Salad. My favorite was the Mac n cheese and baked beans. The mashed potatoes were okay and the broccoli wasn't really my type of style but it was indeed unique. We ordered alcoholic drinks that were really good as well. The service was great considering we arrived around closing hours. The server was still very efficient, quick and check on us regularly. He also made sure the food and drinks came out fresh and quickly. Would definitely return.

A great stop for these avid BBQ lovers! This place is in Old Town, and has an amazing atmosphere. We beat the dinner rush by getting to the restaurant before 5! After 5, the people came pooling in! The restaurant was very upbeat, and modern! The waitress was good. Just very to the point. We ordered Smoked Wings for an appetizer, and they were delicious! There were several different homemade BBQ choices! The cherry was among the favorites! For our meals, we ordered Brisket, Fries, Mac & Cheese, Pulled Pork, and BBQ Baked Beans. The fries came out steaming hot! They were crispy, and well seasoned! The pork was a bit on the lukewarm side, which made for a semi-drab dinner. The beans were decent, but nothing special. Overall, we'd definitely return for a second time if we're in town again! I gave this 4 stars because the pork wasn't too warm, and the baked beans weren't very flavorful. I'd definitely recommend stopping in for some BBQ if you're in the area!

During covid I got really into watching Diners, Drives and Dives reruns. After I discovered there was a few locations in Michigan, I made a point to check them out. I adore meat bbq. It's in a nice location in old lansing art district, and there's extra shopping on the street. The crown gem? The food. Oooh the food. I'm not even huge on bbq, but I love this place. My suggestions are the smoked wings (with the garlic bbq and the Carolina bbq) anything with the pulled chicken (but the hot mess and chin gorilla and my favorites) and the meat fries. If I could have one meal a day.. it would be the meat fries. Why are they so good?!! This place does get busy, so romos tip is try earlier in the day, or prepare for a bit of a wait.

Super yummy with no sauce. Cherry chipotle is delicious. Everything was absolutely delicious

My sister in law kept telling us we HAD to come here. So we met her for an early dinner around 4pm, not very busy at all. Vibe of the restaurant was super cool. We ordered drinks and a half order of nachos. Those came out pretty quick and the nachos were GREAT! Idk what happened to our server between us getting our app and ordering our next round of drinks and entrees... but we waited on drinks and when our food finally came out it was cold.. we asked for togo boxes and left..hopefully sandwiches are good tomorrow. Giving 4 stars bc the food was good but the service was 2 stars. We'll ask for a different server next time. Update... food was delicious after air fryer

Service was good. It's a nice, comfortable spot. Food isn't anything super special though if you know what good bbq is. Pulled pork was good as was the beans and Mac n cheese. Was very disappointed in the sausage, not good at all.

I LOVE me some barbecue, and Meat BBQ in Lansing, MI is one of the best BBQ joints around! In business for about 10 years, it won best new restaurant in 2012, and has been featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and the Big 10 Network food show. i've been there several times over the past few years and have never been disappointed. At my most recent visit I had the brisket sandwich which, as always, was tender and flavorful. They offer a great array of topping sauces (see photos for list of types). The portions are ample. In the past, I've had their ribs, burnt tips, pulled pork, and Texas sausages (not always available). They have an incredible array of custom french fries, as well as very interesting fried pickles and a "BBQ egg roll, " which is stuffed with house made Andouille sausage, pimento cheese and poblano peppers, served with BBQ ranch as appetizers. The staff is efficient and friendly, and the service is prompt - even post-pandemic. Truly worth the visit!

I was meeting a friend in Lansing, and wanted to pick something unique and local to the area. After a quick search, this place came up, and right away, I was like I must go here. Pulling up, they are somewhat easy to see from the street and I grabbed a sparking spot close to the restaurant. Walking in, they have a nice amount of outdoor seating along with a great indoor seating arrangement as well. When we got seated, we tried to scan the QR code on our phones for the menu, but nothing came up. I thought it was me, but my friends phone did it too. We told the waiter and he offered to bring us a menu. We got 1 menu instead of two because that's how it worked out, and we had to share even after we told the waiter nobody's phone was working with the QR code. Is it the end of the world? NO. But, annoying none the less. I reviewed the menu and loved the selection of food items they offer. I always order brisket when trying out a new BBQ place for two reasons. First, I love brisket. Secondly, it's my way of gauging the flavors and then if I return I try other dishes they offer. Also, I don't eat pork, so that really narrows the selection of food items down to either chicken or beef products. So, the food comes out and it is by far the best BBQ either one of us has had in a very long time. My friends been here before and said that the food here is consistently above par in quality and taste. She was right. I am willing to tell you that it's so good I would drive back to Lansing to eat here and hang out for the day. No joke. My sandwich did come topped with coleslaw, and a side of fries. I think they have other sides, but I didn't really look or care at that moment. My friend got the shredded pork sandwich and she loved it! As a side note, our table was EXTREMELY wobblily and we thought it was going to break apart. I sense they knew about this issue, but it would be nice of they took care of the tables that they had and fixed it since we were really afraid to lean on it. Overall a 5 star experience here. Yes, there were a few hiccups, but this place is legit good and I will be coming back. If you're within a few hours drive, please come here and eat. it's just that good.

Update. Had the house smash burger. Jesus Christ is was it tasty. Next time I'm craving one I'm coming here

Fantastic BBQ. Amazing Sides. Best BBQ I've had in Michigan. I've traveled all over eating BBQ and this place is very solid. The BBQ fries were great. Sampler Platter is a solid option to try multiple things. Smoked wings were great.

Love to eat here, the only place to convince me coleslaw can be edible. Parking is a bit tedious due to street only parking but it's well worth the walk and wait.

Everything was very tasty! However, the meats were all lukewarm to cold. Even the cornbread was cold Needs honey & butter with it.

I was very disappointed in my last visit to Meat BBQ. I arrived a little before 4 on a Sunday (they are only only 12-5 to begin with) and was told upon entering that unless my party was already inside they were all sold out and had no food left. I find this hard to believe, especially when if my party was seated, they would have had to "find" food to feed me. It's wild that a company only open 5 hours to begin with doesn't even prepare enough food for 4 full hours of service.

I like meat bbq. Their food was so good I decided to have them cater my baby's shower. I've been here a few times before, not sure why I haven't written a review. I love the beef brisket, smoked Turkey, and the wings are so good! I always get the Mac n cheese when I come. I don't like is the corn bread. It taste horrible, it's very sweet like cake, and I get the feeling it comes in frozen from Gordon's or someplace. They should take some time to invest in a good cornbread recipe. I always leave it on my plate. I wasn't a fan of the broccoli salad. Instead they should offer a plain veggies as a side. The customer service is always great! I'll definitely be back.

Consistently among my favorite Lansing restaurants. Meat has a great selection of proteins to choose from and their flavor combinations are perfect. Team at the restaurant is attentive without being overbearing and makes the experience great from check-in to checkout. Will continue to frequent this restaurant when I'm in the area.

MEAT BBQ in Lansing is actually a 10-star all day! I'm so glad I stopped here for lunch. It's my new favorite BBQ in Michigan. If you find yourself in Lansing rooting for the Sparties then makr your way to the Social District and get some BBQ. The Pork Belly Reuben was a sandwich made in heaven. Perfectly smoked pork belly, with just enough fatty parts to pack it full of flavor. I wasn't much of a fan of the Jalapeno Cole Slaw, until I sauced it up a bit with a little of their vinegar bbq sauce and a little of the Black Magic bbq sauce. Then it was a slaw that wakes up your taste buds! And speaking of the Black Magic sauce, I'd put that shit on everything! Oh. Wait. That's already somebody's slogan. Let's put it this way, I purchased a pint of it to take home! I rarely like anyone's sauce that much. The last time was SLO's mustard bbq sauce in Grand Rapids. I'm definitely coming back for the Brisket, maybe I'll see you here.

Wanted to stop here for a few years but timing is everything. Finally stopped today having some time to kill in Lansing. Wish I made it sooner. Best ever smoked wings and loved the Black Magic Sauce! Nachos were good, but man the wings Rocked!!

Pulled pork with spicy sweet corn and blue cheese and bacon potato salad. Pulled pork was solid and they had 6 sauces to try, +3 upon special request. Cherry ginger bbq sauce was interesting, ask for it. Corn was fantastic. And I did not expect the heavy mustard flavor on the blue cheese potato salad. Still good, but strong. Over all, great place. #spicemeister approved.

WOW...just WOW. This place was amazing and I completely understand why it has been featured on Food Network. This is top notch BBQ, and potentially some of the best in the state. I have walked by a few times when in Lansing, but this was my first time giving it a try. Everything from the cool atmosphere, good drink selection, to the food and service was excellent. We were there later in the day, and our server did everything she could to claim some of the last ribs of the day for our table. Luckily, I was able to snag the last half rack of the day, along with some brisket. It was pure food heaven. I was beyond satisfied after this meal. Pro tip: Show up early. They only prepare so much a day and once it's gone, it's gone. This isn't a "well, they close at 8, so let's get there by 7" kind of place. Go for an early dinner to make sure you get everything you want. Trust me, it's worth it.

Great place to eat! I take my son here all the time. Their meat fries are the best! Have not tried anything else yet, because we cannot get over how the fries are!

First time dining here and will be back! Food was fabulous and service attentive. Highly recommend!

Overrated to be honest, to terrible but the hype is over hyped. Food is served In Large amounts which fills you up but not as tasteful as I'd thought. They do have a variety of sauces that you choose from which is nice. I personally wasn't a fan of the fries and sides weren't amazing but it's a popular spot and I'm happy I tried it. I just wouldn't make it a point to return any time soon.

While traveling in Lansing, my Airbnb host suggested a BBQ place called Meat. I am from Alabama and we take pride in our BBQ. But man, this BBQ joint would put so many BBQ places down south to shame and they would be embarrassed. Meat is located in downtown Lansing. You have to find parking on the street. There is a courtyard, bar area, and dining room. You pick one meat (except ribs) for $15 then can add a 2nd meat for $6 more. Adding a half slab of ribs costs $12 I think. For my entree, I went with fatty brisket, pulled pork, jalepeno cilantro slaw, and blue cheese and bacon potato salad. The fatty brisket was just the way I like - marbled, flavorful bark, and easy to chew. I can say the same about the pulled pork. It was made the way I like as it was tender and seasoned really well. The jalepeno cilantro slaw was chopped and had a mayo base. It definitely had an unique taste with the jalepeno and cilantro. I had never had a potato salad that had blue cheese crumbles and bacon mixed in. .it was a red potato salad. There are 5 sauces - a spicy garlic buffalo sauce better for wings; a mild, tangy tomato base; Black Magic that has a sweet and smoky flavor and I think that it might had worchestershire sauce in it; a vinegar base; and a Carolina mustard with a kick of horseradish. Now I am perplexed by a problem. Why don't people up North like God's good creation of fresh brewed sweet tea? It's very inexpensive to make too! If you can help me solve the problem, let me know. I was charged a $1 for water. I asked the waitress about it because I was like I have never been in a restaurant that charged me money for water. But she explained to me due to COVID, they were spending a lot on plastic cups and had just recently just started using metal trays again. After her explanation, I was ok with paying a $1 for water. Meat BBQ is fantastic BBQ and I would eat here again without any hesitation. I would rank Meat BBQ very high on my list of 200 BBQ Yelp Reviews.

It's been some years since I've been here and it was exactly how I remember. The food is always super good and you can taste the quality of the meat that's used in all of the dishes. To bring me back I thought about getting the Boss Log but I went with the recommended Adamizer, that our waitress suggested. Definitely is now my 2nd favorite sandwich there. It seems they've expanded with a whole other side of the restaurant with more seating. This place is a meat lovers and foodie paradise!

Great ambiance. Ate outside on a beautiful Labor Day weekend. Menu has wide variety of options. Smash burger was perfect. Really liked the smoked turkey sandwich. Waitress was very cheerful and attentive. Highly recommend MeatBBQ

The whole menu is great! Wings are epic! Great authentic atmosphere, fast service and friendly stuff.

We were here along time ago and thought we'd try it again for dinner last night. I should start by saying that my standards for barbecue, especially brisket, are very high as I've eaten at some of the best places in and around Austin, TX as well as gotten pretty good at smoking my own. I ordered the fatty brisket and hoped for the best - and I was left still hoping. It was a good sized albeit a little thick slice of brisket - first thing I noticed was very little bark and the large fat seem through the middle that hadn't been rendered properly. I had to use the knife to cut it (never a good sign) and it really had very little smoke flavor leaving me wondering what type of cooker they used to cook it as it didn't seem like an offset. It certainly was taken off too early as it wasn't tough but it certainly needed more cooking to get it as tender as brisket should be. The sides were decent and I guess the good news is they had lots of sauce choices which I would never use is the brisket was cooked like it should be. If I had never had barbecue in TX I probably would have liked it better as that point of comparison is what ruined it for me.

If I'm in Lansing, love to come to this place. Have been here a couple times and great meat here. Ribs, brisket, smoked wings all are great here. Along with 7 equally great bbq sauces to try, this is a great time. Great draft beer menu and their Parmesan garlic fries are pretty good (Mac n cheese here is cool but not great). Overall if you are in lansing, this is a must try.

This place is the real deal. If you get within driving distance, do not miss it! The bbq is great, the beer selection is fantastic and you can't beat the vibe. I say at the bar and the service was great. Bartender was engaging, but not annoying. Don't miss this place.